December 7, 2016, The Red Museum, located in Sacramento CA, hosted a benefit show to help those affected by the recent fire at the Ghost Ship artist warehouse in Oakland, CA. Sacramento-based pop-rock cuties, Ghoul School, kicked off the night, warming up the crowd with dreamy songs such as “Dogsong”. The Rippers followed Ghoul School with a … Continue reading
See You In The Morning Light is a chronical of grief. Scott Ferreter lost his father to stomach cancer in 2012. The musician (previously of Comfort Twin, Cove) then spent the next four years making his upcoming album See You In The Morning Light with twenty-five other musicians and friends, calling the project Deep Pools. Ferreter says the process … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “Right now we’re taking deep breaths before the insanity of ArtStreet ensues.” – Jennifer Jackson grew up in Placerville, visiting Sacramento when her ex-East Coast punk father showed his … Continue reading
The Pixies played the Ace of Spades on Wednesday, October 26. The Boston band sold out the weeknight show, packing the venue to capacity with long time fans. Some even brought their kids along to rock out. The crowd waited anxiously for the group to arrive many waiting by the bar and dining areas to eat, … Continue reading
The Aftershock festival was held October 22nd and 23rd in Sacramento, California. Roughly 46,000 people attended the sold-out weekend. It was moved from Gibson Ranch County Park back to its original location at Discovery Park. There were three stages during the festival, including acts such as Tool, Primus, Korn, Slayer, Anthrax, Avenged Sevenfold, and Disturbed. … Continue reading
Our Girls Issue has arrived! Yay! Issue 5 showcases some of the great, talented women we love. This issue is overflowing with poems, visual artwork, and interviews. Read all about some of our favorite gals like singer-songwriter Gabrielle, illustrator Read all about some of our favorite gals like singer-songwriter Gabrielle, illustrator Zsalto, cover artist Franceska Gamez, … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “Rock music and bands seemed like such a cathartic artistic experience, I really wanted to do that.” – Charles Albright, multi-band member, founder of Sacramento Records and Charles Albright Records, … Continue reading
Stepping into the Red Museum on Sunday July 17th was like walking into a different world. Starting off the night was The Sunmonks. Their singing takes their listeners on an emotional journey; it’s something that’s purely their own, but is something you can relate to. A couple of the songs they played during their set … Continue reading
This week’s Concerts in the Park had a variety of genres mashed into one epic night. Soft Science was a fun, indie rock band from Sacramento. PointDexter had awesome instrumentals with an intense rhythm section, strong guitar solos and a charismatic lead singer. A highlight from their set was singer/saxophonist, Kevin Kinsella jumping off stage … Continue reading
The Secretions have been a staple in the music community for years, twenty-five years to be exact, on July 9th, 2016, the band threw one hell of a party at the Colonial Theater in Sacramento CA. Show proceeds, which totaled to $2,007, were donated to the Pit Bull Socialization Obedience Crew. Photos Charles Gunn. Continue reading
Monophonics performed at the Community Park in Davis CA during this year’s Independence Day celebration. This funky-soulful band from San Francisco captured the large audience’s attention from all around the park. They know how to get people moving and grooving! Photos and Words Anouk Nexus Continue reading
Round two of Concerts in the Park sure didn’t disappoint—Andrew Castro, They Went Ghost, Element Brass Band, and New Kingston brought a variety of funk/rock/reggae music floating through the air along with bubbles. People grooved on the dance floor to stay warm on a windy evening. Next week, be sure to grab your family … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “Derby has been crucial to the success of the Blue Lamp.” – Gabi Garcia, co-owner of the Blue Lamp, and this month’s curator of the What I’m Listening To playlist, has been … Continue reading
Mugen Hoso, Not A Part Of It, Destroy Boys, and Sonder at The Colony Mugen Hoso came all the way out from Japan to live it up in the 916! On Wednesday, April 13, starting at 7:30 PM, Mugen Hoso, Not A Part Of It, Destroy Boys, and Sonder are playing at The Colony (3512 … Continue reading
Duke Chevalier is an enigmatic California music project melding esoteric, spiritual influences with odd notes of funk, folk, hip-hop, and catchy riffs. The group, whose members do not broadcast their identities, is finally ready to debut their first release since ‘Hangin’ onto the Vision’ in March 2014. The five track EP, Ace of Swords is an alternately mellow … Continue reading
Jesus and the Dinosaurs, The Big Forgive, and The Boos at Cafe Colonial From harsh punk to head-spinning art rock, this is a night of music all across the spectrum. On Thursday, April 7, starting at 7 PM, Cafe Colonial (3520 Stockton Blvd) is holding a show featuring Jesus and the Dinosaurs, The Big Forgive, … Continue reading
The Bootleg Theater is a small, red velvet swathed venue in Los Angeles with an upside down ‘Cocktails’ sign over a bar that only sells beer and wine. The night started when opening act Alexandra Savior and her band began their set. Their music was mellow, melodic, and melancholy. The singer sang with almost sulky … Continue reading
Kevin and Allyson Seconds, Grub Dog, and Jackson Griffith at Fox and Goose This will be the only April Fool’s Day event transpiring that doesn’t involve someone jumping out at people, unless Kevin Seconds gets some smart ideas. On Friday, April 1, starting at 9 PM, Kevin and Allyson Seconds, Grub Dog, and Jackson Griffith … Continue reading
Sally’s Diner, the elusive and strange alt-rock duo has released some new, long-awaited songs. The band, consisting of Sweet keyboardist Stevie Stewart and Stage Bender comedian Kim Thomasson, have not released any tracks since TUBE.’s interview with them almost exactly two years ago. To make up for this, Sally’s Diner has just dropped four new singles off … Continue reading
PEARS, the fast-paced punk band fresh off last summer’s re-release of their first and increasingly popular album Go To Prison, is ready to drop their new album Green Star. The album is not a rehash of their previous work, according to singer and frontman Zach Quinn. “I thought it was really important that we didn’t want to make … Continue reading
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